SPECIAL SECTION: COMMENTS ON MANUAL 45
Jul 1, 1987
Quality—Missing Ingredient of Engineering Engagements
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 113, Issue 3
Abstract
Engineers pride themselves on the quality of their work, but often fail to understand that quality is subjective. Attention is called to possible conflicts between quality and safety. The definitions of quality are reviewed and the perception of quality from the viewpoints of the various stakeholders in a project is examined. The need for cooperative effort between all members of the project team is developed. The user of a project is considered as an active participant. The report of the 1985 ASCE workshop, “Quality in the Construction Project,” is reviewed. Recommendations for revision to ASCE Manual 45, “A Guide for the Engagement of Engineering Services,” are made.
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ASCE, “Quality in the Constructed Project,” Proceedings of ASCE workshop on Quality in the Constructed Project, 1985, 199 pp.
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“Consulting Engineering, A Guide for the Engagement of Engineering Services,” ASCE Manual 45, New York, N.Y., 1981, 96 pp.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 113 • Issue 3 • July 1987
Pages: 216 - 220
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Copyright © 1987 ASCE.
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Published online: Jul 1, 1987
Published in print: Jul 1987
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Harold R. Sandberg
Pres., Alfrede Benesch & Co., 233 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601
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